The shoreline-inspired Bahama Breeze cardigan is the perfect garment to reach for when you have that last minute “maybe I should bring a sweater” thought as you leave the house for a cool summer night out. Made with lightweight DK yarn, its breezy design is ideal for sun down walks on the beach and boardwalk. It is constructed with the classic moss stitch, which creates a breathable mesh work pattern. And while it looks complicated and challenging, it is actually a beginner stitch!
Supply List
- Weight 3 DK yarn, approximately 1080 (1230, 1390, 1570,1820) (2060, 2290, 2570, 2730) yards
o Sample: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK in Aquamarine
- G/4mm Crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers
Key
beg begin(ning)
BPdc Back Post double crochet
ch chain
dc double crochet
FPdc Front Post double crochet
rem remain(ing)(s)
rep repeat
rnd(s) round(s)
sc single crochet
sc2tog sc 2 sts together
sk skip
slst slip stitch
sp space
st(s) stitch(es)
Sizes
XS(S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Bust Approximately 32 (36, 40,44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) in. (81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5, 162.5)cm) with edging
Finished Length Approximately 18.5 (19,20, 20.5, 22) (22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25) in. (47 (48.5, 51, 52, 56) (57, 60, 62, 63.5)cm), including lower edging
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Fit: Classic fit with some positive ease of approximately 2-4 in.
Special Stitches
Moss Stitch Directions
Ch number of desired sts + 1
Row 1: Sc in 2ndch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Rep rows 2 and 3 until you reach desired length
BPdc (Back Post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from back to front then to back,going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through2 loops on hook) twice. Skip top of st in front of the BPdc.
FPdc (Front Post double crochet) Yarn over, insert hook from front to back then to front, going around post of indicated st, draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip top of st behind the FPdc.
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) (Insert hook in next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.
Notes
Cardigan is worked from lower edge upwards
Piece is divided at underarms, then front and back panels are worked separately up to shoulders
Sleeves are worked in rnds directly into armholes.
Gauge
19sts by 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Moss Stitch (see directions above)
Difficulty = Skilled Beginner
Pattern
Body
Ch 138 (158, 176, 196, 214) (234,252, 272, 290)
Row 1: Sc in 2ndch from hook, *ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch, rep from * across - 137 (157, 175, 195, 213) (233, 251, 271, 289) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Rep rows 2 and 3 until the cardigan measures 10.5(10.5, 11, 11, 12) (12, 12.5, 13, 13) in. ending on an odd row.
Division for Front and Back
Left Front Panel
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, until you have worked a total of 34 (38, 44, 48, 52) (58, 62, 68, 72)sts in this row, sc in next st, place marker in next stitch to denote where to start the back panel in next section; leave rem sts unworked – 35 (39, 45, 49, 53) (59, 63, 69, 73)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, sc in last sc.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the left front panel after division measures 2 (2.5, 3, 3.5, 4) (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6) inches [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9,10) (11.5, 12.5, 14, 15) cm] ending on an odd row.
Next Row (Decrease 1): Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2 sc, sc2tog - 34 (38, 44, 48, 52) (58, 62, 68, 72) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across,sc in last sc.
Next Row (Decrease 2): Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 3 st, ch 1, sk next sc, sc2tog - 33 (37, 43, 47, 51) (57,61, 67, 71) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1sp, rep from * across, sc in last sc.
Rep previous 4 rows 4 more times - 25 (29, 35, 39,43) (49, 53, 59, 63) sts.
Next Row (Decrease 1): Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2 sc, sc2tog - 24 (28, 34, 38, 42) (48, 52, 58, 62) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across, sc in last sc.
Fasten off.
Back Panel
Join with sl st to stitch marked with stitchmarker in the Left Front Panel section.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in firstch-1 sp (Note - this should be the st you joined with sl st to begin the backpanel), *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across until youhave worked a total of 67 (79, 85, 97, 107) (115, 125, 133, 143) sts, placemarker in next st to denote where to start the right front panel in nextsection; leave rem sts unworked - 67 (79, 85, 97, 107)(115, 125, 133, 143) sts
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc innext ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last st, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, repfrom * across to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the back panel afterdivision measures 6.5 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches [16.5 (18, 19,20.5, 21.5) (23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm]
Note – you will complete the same number of rows as you completed for theleft front section above.
Fasten off.
Right Front Panel
Join with sl st to stitch marked with stitchmarker in the Back Panel section.
Starts with sc in sc
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first sc(Note - this should be the st you joined with sl st to begin the rightfront panel), sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, sc in last sc - 35 (39, 45, 49, 53) (59, 63,69, 73)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc infirst sc, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across to last 2sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc infirst sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from* across, sc in last sc.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until the left front panel afterdivision measures 2 (2.5, 3, 3.5, 4) (4.5, 5, 5.5, 6) inches [5 (6.5, 7.5, 9,10) (11.5, 12.5, 14, 15) cm] ending on an odd row.
Next Row (Decrease 1): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in nextch-1 sp, rep from * across, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc - 34 (38, 44, 48,52) (58, 62, 68, 72) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1sp, rep from * across, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Next Row (Decrease 2): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from *across to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc - 33 (37, 43, 47, 51) (57,61, 67, 71) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1sp, rep from * across, sc in last sc.
Rep previous 4 rows 4 more times - 25 (29, 35,39, 43) (49, 53, 59, 63) sts.
Next Row (Decrease 1): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in nextch-1 sp, rep from * across, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc - 24 (28, 34, 38,42) (48, 52, 58, 62) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1,turn, sc in first sc, sc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1sp, rep from * across, to last 2 sts, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in last sc.
Note – you will complete the same number of rows as you completed for the left front section above.
Fasten off.
Shoulder Seams
Turn cardigan inside out. The cardigan is reversible and thus inside vs outside is at your own discretion. Join with slst at outside edge of one of the shoulders, working through both thicknesses,s l st evenly spaced along the edge of each shoulder.
Note - If desired, shoulder seams can be sewn together instead of crocheted together.
Turn Body right side out, so that sl st seams are on inside of cardigan
Sleeves
Join with sl st at underarm of one armhole.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 61 (67, 71, 75, 81) (85, 89, 99, 99) sc evenly spaced all the way around armhole edge; join with sl st in first st.
Note - If desired, place a marker in first st of rnd to help keep track of sts. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2 (Dec): Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) 2 times, ch 1, sk next sc, *sc in next st, ch1, sk next sc, rep from * across to last 4 stitches, (sc2tog) 2 times, join with slst in first st – 57 (63, 67, 71, 77) (81, 85, 95, 95) sts.
Size 3XL proceed to All Sizes
Rnd 3 (Dec): Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, N/A, 1, 1) times, *sc in next st, ch 1, sk next sc, rep from * across to last 5 (5, 5, 5, 5) (5, N/A, 3, 3)sts, sc in next st, (sc2tog) 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, N/A, 1, 1) times, join with slst in first st – 53 (59, 63, 67, 73) (77, N/A, 93, 93) sts.
Sizes 4XL and 5XL proceed to All Sizes
Rnd 4 (Dec): Ch 1, turn, (sc2tog) 1 (3, 3, 3, 2) (N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A) times, ch 1, sk next sc, *sc in next st, ch1, sk next sc, rep from * across to last 2 (6, 6, 6, 4) (N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A) stitches,(sc2tog) 1 (3, 3, 3, 2) (N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A) times, join with sl st in first st- 51 (53, 57, 61, 69) (N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A) sts
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL proceed to All Sizes
All Sizes
Next Rnd: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, work in moss stitch pattern as established to end of round, join with sl st in first st – 51 (53, 57, 61, 69) (77, 85, 93,93) sts
Rep previous rnd until sleeve measures approximately 15 (15.5, 15.5, 16, 16) (16.5, 16.5, 17, 17) inches.
Next Rnd (Decrease): Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, (sc2tog) 23 (25, 27, 29, 33) (37, 41, 45, 45) times, sc in any remaining sts (if any), join with sl st in first st – 28 (28,30, 32, 36) (40, 44, 48, 48) sts.
Proceed to Cuff.
Cuff
Rnd1: Ch2 (does not count as a st), turn, dc in each st around; join with sl st in first st.
Rnds2-4:Ch 2 (does not count as a st), turn, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st;rep from * around; join with sl st in first st.
Fasten off.
Rep around second armhole for second sleeve.
Trim
Lower Edging
Join with sl st in one lower front corner so that you are ready to work along the lower edge of body.
Row1: Ch2 (does not count as a st), dc evenly spaced along lower edge of body to next lower front corner, taking care to work an even number of sts.
Rows2-4: Ch2 (does not count as a st), turn, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st;rep from * across.
Do not fasten off.
Front Edging
Row1: Ch2 (does not count as a st), do not turn, work dc sts evenly spaced up front edge, along back neck, and down next front edge to opposite lower front corner,taking care to work an even number of sts.
Rows2-4: Ch2 (does not count as a st), turn, *FPdc around next st, BPdc around next st;rep from * across.
Fasten off.
So as you plan your fun in the sun this summer, just remember one thing: it can get chilly after the sunsets. And when it does, the Bahama Breeze cardigan is the perfect way to stay comfortable – and fashionable!
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